Department Of Health Sciences

Determination of Proximate Composition, Energy and Glycemic Index Values of Stiff Porridge Prepared from Composite Flours

Amwoma, Lorraine; Ebere, Rebecca (2023)

The glycemic index (GI) measures how fast or slow the blood sugar rises after the consumption of a food rich in carbohydrates. The prevalence of diabetes in Kenya is about 3% of adults. Among the regimens of type 2 diabetes ...
Glycemic Index Values of Stiff Porridge (Ugali) Prepared from Maize, Millet, and Sorghum Flours: Which One for Diabetes Management?

Amwoma, Lorraine; Ebere, Rebecca; Arimi, Joshua (Hindawi, 2023-11-24)

Background. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing worldwide. Knowledge of glycemic index (GI) is important in its prevention and management. The GI measures how rapidly or slowly the blood glucose increases ...